IT Project Manager II 4P/556

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II to lead cross-functional technology initiatives. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business needs, and overseeing Agile delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of IT project management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with technical teams and deliver impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience leading Agile or hybrid technology projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, track, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional delivery of technology initiatives.
• Define project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables.
• Provide clear visibility into project status and progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

IT Project Manager II

Experience Level: 3–5 Years

Location: Birmingham, AL.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Client: Southern Company Services.

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager II is responsible for leading cross-functional technology initiatives and ensuring IT practices remain aligned with evolving business needs. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from concept through implementation—while driving collaboration across technical and product teams.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and experienced in Agile project delivery, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-impact technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead cross-functional delivery of technology initiatives
• Manage projects from initiation through implementation
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and project lifecycle activities
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives

Scope & Planning

• Define project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Develop detailed project plans and task breakdowns
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to prioritize workstreams
• Break down complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives into structured execution plans

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify cross-team dependencies and project risks
• Develop and execute mitigation plans
• Escalate critical issues appropriately

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide clear visibility into project status and progress
• Maintain transparent reporting for leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate effective negotiation and alignment across teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of IT project management experience
• Experience leading Agile or hybrid technology projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, track, and deliver results
• Experience facilitating sprint planning and stand-up meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary technology initiatives
• Familiarity with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.)